Sunday, February 18, 2007

Speculation has been mounting in recent weeks that President Bush has been devising a plan for possible military action against Iran. Wes Clark has offered his thoughts on the Iran issue and he is calling on the White House and the Congress to exercise leadership.Read his thoughts here.

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Wes Clark talks here to the America Blog/ www.politicstv.com after his speech last week to the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting. Clark speaks primarily about the war in Iraq but also tackles a couple of questions on gay marriage/civil unions. (4.05sec)

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Wes Clark will attend a candidates forum in Carson City, Nevada on February 21 with other Democratic nominee hopefuls such as Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Chris Dodd.Although Clark has yet to formally announce a bid for the nomination, his speech at the DNC last Friday and his attendance at this forum suggests he is definitely running.Nevada is a key state with the primary scheduled to take place immediately after Iowa next January.Clark was also in Nevada last week, speaking at a dinner organised by local Democrats.

Friday, February 2, 2007

"I'm a soldier and I'm fighting for our country."Wes Clark spoke today the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting, a key platform for candidates and potential candidates. Clark is yet to confirm a run for the nomination, although we are getting reports that he will make his decision known in the next 2 weeks.It sounded very much like candidate's speech, and if that is any indication, his decision will be a "Yes, I'm running."Much of Clark's speech was focused on the Iraq war, and the failure of the Bush Administration in "taking us to an unnecessary war."

Clark also have a good list of his credentials on foreign policy. In a clear effort to distinguish himself from other candidates, he said that he was the only person to take the podium today who has actually the things needed to succeed in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world.Clark also raised domestic issues, and talked about getting equality, justice, balance and fair play back in America.He made a pitch on equality for women in the workplace, spoke about the lack of basic health insurance, and the fact that millions in America still live in poverty."I believe in an America that lives not in fear, but in confidence."Yes indeed, it was a campaign speech.

Monday, January 29, 2007

Wes Clark was in Nevada on Saturday, speaking at a dinner for local Democrats, "Turn Nevada Blue".The vote for the Democratic nomination kicks off in Iowa next January, followed closely by Nevada and then New Hampshire. It is therefore a key state for any Presidential hopeful.Also speaking at the dinner on Saturday night was the recently declared canidate for the nomination, Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson.

Wes Clark is supporting the following advertisement from votevets.org, a group of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. The ad is designed to oppose the escalation of the war in Iraq, and the sending of over 20,000 more troops. Wes Clark is a board member of votevets, who are engaging on a seven city tour to pressure Senators who have not yet decided if they will support the escalation.